Indianapolis, IN
FIDO working to keep dogs out of the heat
INDIANAPOLIS — The City of Indianapolis is getting ready to face its hottest week of the year so far.
With predicted high temperatures in the 90’s all week, many Hoosiers are prepping by limiting outside exposure. Pet advocates are asking people do the same with their dogs.
Darcy Kurtz works for the Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside. The organization, known as FIDO, works to help Indianapolis’ outside dogs in low income neighborhoods receive the resources they need to live happier and healthier lives.
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According to FIDO, dogs shouldn’t remain outside for more than 20 minutes when the temperatures reaches above 90 degrees. Additionally, if your dog is acting abnormal 30 minutes after remaining outside for an extended period of time, owners of pets are encouraged to call a vet.
Despite the warnings, Kurtz feels as some will continue to leave their dogs outside.
“There are some people that just are not gonna follow the ordinances,” explained Kurtz.
On Sunday, Kurtz drove in a marked van around neighborhoods on the city’s east side searching for dogs that had been left outside in the heat.
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“When it’s really hot, really cold, that’s when this job is hardest,” shared Kurtz. “You just know there’s dogs outside suffering in this that nobody knows about. You know they’re just kind of languishing unseen.”
Kurtz’s van is loaded with extra food, cages and toys to help families bring outside dogs inside during extreme temperatures.
“If they do need our help and are willing to accept our help, we’ll give them the resources to do that,” she said.
Kurtz explains that sometimes the families deny the assistance. Then should the dog remain outside, Animal Care Services can take further action.
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“If we do find a dog that is really suffering outside in his heat, we may work with our friends at Animal Care Services,” explained Kurtz. “They do have the law enforcement authority to go to the home. If they don’t comply, they have the legal authority to impound a dog.”
Should you or anyone you know need assistance with an outside dog during this week’s high temperatures, you can call FIDO for assistance at 317-221-1314.
You can also visit the FIDO website for more information.
The return of Creekend and the Phish triple-header can mean only one thing: It’s summer concert season in Indiana.
Old favorites will fulfill their time-honored obligations to the Hoosier state, big names will bring new tours to town and Indiana’s own rock star will unload all of his hits in what promises to be a sprawling set.
Even with the full power of the IndyStar arts staff, there are simply too many summer concerts to capture in one story. Two stories (check out our guide to free shows around the region) doesn’t cover it either.
The highlights will have to suffice. These are the top, can’t-miss shows headed for the Indy area this summer.
Dave Matthews Band
June 26 and 27. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/3wh7vhrc
DMB is back for another summer double-header at its time-honored “Creekend” tradition.
Phish
July 10, 11 and 12. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/yc5v4a8u
Also holding up its end of the annual Ruoff pilgrimage, cult favorite jam band Phish is back for a three-show stint.
Death Cab for Cutie
July 12. Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/3vk6y7j9
The 2000s alternative group is hitting the road and headed to downtown Indianapolis on the heels of their latest album.
‘They Call Me Genêt’
July 16-19 and 23-26. District Theatre, 627 Massachusetts Ave. Tickets: indydistricttheatre.org
Indianapolis actress Jen Johansen will play Janet Flanner in this play about her life by D. Paul Thomas. Flanner, the daughter of a well-known Circle City family, helped shape “The New Yorker” as its Paris correspondent for 50 years, chronicling the Nuremberg trials, cultural movements and more.
‘Extreme Home Makeover’
July 16-Aug. 2. Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre, 705 N. Illinois St. Tickets: phoenixtheatre.org
In this American Lives Theatre production, a Latino family auditions for a popular home decorating show as a step toward resilience and healing after their patriarch dies.
‘The Play That Goes Wrong’
July 16-Aug. 23. Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Road. Tickets: beefandboards.com
The Cornley University Drama Society is struggling with its newest production, “The Murder at Haversham Manor,” thanks to actor mishaps, an unconscious leading lady and a corpse who appears unable to remain deceased.
Rock the Ruins
July 17-Sept. 12. Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Road. Tickets: https://www.rocktheruins.com/
The outdoor concert series returns with headliners Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (July 17), Jesse Welles (Aug. 4), Big Thief (Aug. 11) and Indigo Girls (Sept. 12).
John Mellencamp
July 18. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/f4t4s3ky
Indiana’s native son returns to Noblesville’s Ruoff Music Center, where he promises all the hits (some for the final time ever) on his Dancing Words Tour.
Indy Dance Festival
July 18-19. Tobias Theater at Newfields, 4000 Michigan Road. Tickets: indydancecouncil.org/indy-dance-festival
Companies from across Indiana will perform Indian classical dance, contemporary dance, Africanist dance and more.
Benson Boone
July 19. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/2u5rteue
In one of the only Gainbridge Fieldhouse concerts of the summer, Grammy-nominated Benson Boone will backflip his way into Indianapolis on his Wanted Man Tour.
Harry Connick Jr.
July 20. Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets: thecenterpresents.org
The TV, Broadway and film star will deliver jazz standards, New Orleans classics and popular hits.
Indy Shorts Film Festival
July 21-26. Tickets: heartlandfilm.org/events/indyshorts
The festival that focuses on short-form film storytelling will return with program announcements to come June 25.
Audrey Hobert
July 25. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/msdw7ap5
With performances at Bonnaroo and Governors Ball under her belt, singer-songwriter Audrey Hobert is embarking on her solo Staircase to Stardom Tour.
Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner
Aug. 7. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/3n8r5cya
Not one but two classic rock acts are hitting the road on the Double Trouble Double Vision tour.
American Football
Aug. 13. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/4xztm3kc
Fresh off their first album in seven years, the math rock favorites are slated for Old National Centre.
IndyFringe Festival
Aug. 13-23. Venues on and around Mass Ave. More information: indyfringe.org/festival
The experimental theater and performing arts festival will be back for its 21st year, with shows and venues to be announced.
TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue
Aug. 20. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/34x2vp8x
The powerhouse R&B triple bill hits Noblesville on the It’s Iconic tour.
Gala: Opus 2026
Sept. 19. Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle. Tickets: indianapolissymphony.org/event/26-27-iso-gala/
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s Fifth Piano Concerto, called the “Emperor,” under the baton of Maestro Jun Märkl with pianist Denis Kozhukhin.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Sunday’s edition of “All INdiana Politics,” WISH-TV Government Reporter Garrett Bergquist weighs in on Max Engling winning the nomination for secretary of state from Indiana’s GOP.
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Last but not least, Bergquist sits down with Democrat Lindsey Haake and Republican Whitley Yates to discuss the race for Indiana secretary of state, the ALICE report, and the fragile peace deal between Iran and the U.S.
“All INdiana Politics” airs at 9:30 a.m. Sundays on WISH-TV.
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